AI Product Manager — Fully Remote & Growth-Focused

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Professional development

Industry conferences

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an experienced AI Product Manager to lead the development and strategy of the company’s AI product portfolio. You will own the product lifecycle from ideation through launch, guiding cross-functional teams of engineers, data scientists, designers, and marketers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product management with a focus on AI/ML, strong communication and leadership skills, and a track record of delivering technology products in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management with significant focus on AI/ML products.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, capabilities, and limitations.
• Proven track record of launching and managing technology products.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in an agile development environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-driven products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify needs and opportunities.
• Translate business requirements and user needs into detailed product specifications and user stories.
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, design, and marketing teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Prioritize product features and manage the development backlog based on business value and feasibility.
• Launch new AI products and features with go-to-market strategies and success metrics.

Skills

Product management

AI/ML knowledge

Agile methodology

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an experienced AI Product Manager to lead the development and strategy of the company’s AI product portfolio. You will own the product lifecycle from ideation through launch, guiding cross-functional teams of engineers, data scientists, designers, and marketers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product management with a focus on AI/ML, strong communication and leadership skills, and a track record of delivering technology products in an agile environment.